Distance from Indianapolis to Boston (United States)

The distance between Indianapolis, Indiana and Boston, Massachusetts is 1,299 kilometers (807 miles).

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Indianapolis is located in the Midwest region of the United States, while Boston is situated in the northeastern part of the country, both cities are significant urban centers in their respective regions. The straight-line distance between them is 1,299 kilometers, heading east.

Indianapolis is situated at an altitude of 248 meters above sea level, while Boston is at 38 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Indianapolis to Boston covers approximately 1610 kilometers, primarily following I-70 E and I-90 E, passing through major cities like Columbus, Cleveland, and Albany, traversing diverse landscapes.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Columbus, Cleveland, Albany, Mohawk Trail, Berkshires.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Indianapolis to Boston crosses the Midwest plains and Appalachian Mountains, highlighting urban centers like Columbus and Cleveland.

Best time to travel

Spring and fall are ideal for travel to Boston, offering pleasant temperatures and vibrant city events, while summer provides a lively atmosphere with numerous festivals.

Climate

Boston experiences colder winters and milder summers compared to Indianapolis, with more pronounced seasonal changes and coastal influences.

Accessibility

Boston offers extensive public transportation and pedestrian-friendly areas, enhancing accessibility compared to Indianapolis, which relies more on auto travel.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 2-3 days
Motorcycle 18-20 hours
Car 14-16 hours
Airplane 2-3 hours
Speed Time
50 km/h
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150 km/h
Indianapolis, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Indiana/Indianapolis

Coordinates: 39.7684° N 86.158° W

Elevation: 248 m (814 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
  • Eagle Creek Airpark (EYE)
  • Indianapolis Regional Airport (MQJ)
  • Anderson Municipal Darlington Field (AID)
  • Columbus Bakalar Municipal Airport (CLU)
Boston, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 42.3584° N 71.0598° W

Elevation: 38 m (125 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Logan International Airport (BOS)
  • Norwood Memorial Airport (OWD)
  • Laurence G Hanscom Field (BED)
  • Beverly Municipal Airport (BVY)
  • Lawrence Municipal Airport (LWM)

Other distances from Indianapolis

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Indianapolis to New York City 1,039 km
From Indianapolis to Los Angeles 2,912 km
From Indianapolis to Chicago 263 km
From Indianapolis to Houston 1,392 km
From Indianapolis to Phoenix 2,413 km

Other distances from Boston

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Boston to New York City 306 km
From Boston to Los Angeles 4,179 km
From Boston to Chicago 1,371 km
From Boston to Houston 2,583 km
From Boston to Phoenix 3,701 km

Cities within similar distances

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From To Distance (kilometers)
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